Europe News Vigil takes places for American tourist killed in Budapest 31-year-old Mackenzie Michalski from Portland, Oregon, was reported missing on 5 November after she was last seen at a nightclub in central Budapest. 09/11/2024
Business European countries are spending more on defence, a think tank says European nations boosted their defences in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a London-based think tank said Friday, but much remains to be done for them to be ready to face threats from Russia. 08/11/2024
Europe News Breton touts Orbán as Trump’s guy in Europe | Radio Schuman In an exclusive interview with Euronews, former European Commissioner Thierry Breton says that when the newly re-elected US President Donald Trump wants to take the pulse of Europe, he turns to the Hungarian Prime Minister. 08/11/2024
Europe News EU leaders meet in Budapest and ask: How do we deal with Trump? The uncertain future of EU-US relations under a second Donald Trump presidency will be one of the main issues when European leaders meet in Budapest. 07/11/2024
Destinations Here’s why you should visit these affordable European cities A new study has found that a visit to some of the continent’s most popular cities doesn't have to break the bank. 07/10/2024
Hungary Census for collecting homeless data begins in Budapest Homelessness in Hungary was criminalised in 2018 by Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party. 04/10/2024
Travel News Valencia to cut off electricity and water for illegal tourist lets Valencia, Budapest and Athens are all putting in place new legislation to tackle overtourism and illegal short-term accommodation. 18/09/2024
Europe News Von der Leyen's Commission roll call stirs mixed reactions Ursula von der Leyen presented her list of Commissioners to the press on Tuesday, featuring six executive vice-presidents, four of whom are women, many important job titles given to Eastern European and Baltic countries, and some new portfolios like the Mediterranean, housing and animal welfare. 18/09/2024
Europe News Hungary braces for what could be the worst floods in a decade As Storm Boris continues to head south, Hungary remains on high alert for risk of flooding. 18/09/2024
Economy Budapest district joins other cities in Airbnb-style rental rebellion Residents in one of the most popular parts of Hungary's capital, Budapest, have joined other European cities in voting to call time on short-term rentals. 16/09/2024
World News EU ministers meet informally in Budapest to discuss green politics Despite boycotts, Hungarian Finance Minister Mihály Varga called the meeting a success and addressed concerns by emphasising their commitment to advancing climate action while remaining competitive. 13/09/2024
Hungary Budapest district proposes referendum to ban Airbnb Residents of Terézváros — Budapest's sixth district — will head to the polls to vote on a ban of Airbnb short-term rentals. 04/09/2024
Hungary Budapest celebrates Saint Stephen's Day with famous fireworks Rains delayed the start of Hungary's Saint Stephen's Day fireworks celebrations, which glittered over the Danube River and were watched by hundreds of thousands of onlookers. 21/08/2024
Hungary Sziget Festival aims to break down disability taboos A venue at Budapest's Sziget Festival aims to raise awareness of disabilities through various activities that simulate what it's like to live with them. 12/08/2024
Culture news 30 years of Sziget: Festival kicks off with Kylie Minogue Hundreds of nationalities gather in the heart of Budapest – as the 30th edition of Sziget festival kicks off today. 07/08/2024
Hungary Hungary's recycling system clogs up as it struggles to meet EU target The central European country has yet to reach the EU target of nearly 6.5 million recycled bottles per day by 2025. 06/08/2024
Hungary Hungarian government alerts services as heatwave threatens homeless The heatwave scorching Hungary can put homeless people in life-threatening situations. 12/07/2024
Europe News Over 10,000 Poles participate in Pride parade in Warsaw Last weekend a parade in Warsaw drew over 20,000 people, including two government ministers for the first time. 23/06/2024
Europe News Italian activist Ilaria Salis released after 15 months in prison The European Parliament members enjoy substantial legal immunity from prosecution, even if the allegations pertain to crimes committed prior to their election. 14/06/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. EU recovery plan is failing to meet cities’ climate ambitions As city leaders, if entrusted with the right level of funding and resources, we can be a critical ally to the next EU institutions, working together to ensure the green transition and build a better future for everyone, Anna Lisa Boni, Laia Bonet and Benedek Jávor write. 03/06/2024